Strategic Options for Hospice and Palliative Care in the Era of Delivery System Reform

Friday, March 30, 2012: 3:15 PM-4:45 PM
National Harbor 4 (Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center)
Primary Presenter:
Jade Gong, MBA, RN
Co-Presenter:
Sarah Katz
Area of Emphasis: Innovative Service Delivery
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe the four key provider delivery reform initiatives in the ACA
2. Discuss opportunities for hospice and palliative care providers in each of these reform initiatives
3. Clarify the opportunities for collaboration between hospices and PACE programs
This session describes opportunities presented by healthcare reform to expand hospice and palliative care providers' role in caring for patients while minimizing hospital re-admissions and emergency care. Specific strategies to be implemented by providers that support the accountable care structure of the hospitals, primary care physicians and long term care facilities with which they work will be presented.
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